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Charak Pathar :
The village
is situated in GOVINDPUR development block. It is a very large ancient
boulder of white stone. It derives its name from this stone.
Chati Gobindpur
: The
village which also is located in GOVINDPUR development block, contains
two ancient pillars which are locally associated with Emperor Asoka and
the Afghan Chief Sher Shah.
Gopalpur :
The village lies in
Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda development block. It contains an ancient pillar
said to date back to the time of Emperor Asoka. There is also a large
stone image said to be of Asoka himself.
Jhinjhipahari :
The village is
situated in Baghmara development block . It is said that an ancient
temple of Lord Shiva was found when the mines here were being worked.
Meva :
The village is
situated in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda Block . It contains ancient pillars said
to date back to the time of Emperor Ashoka. There is also a large stone
image said to be of Ashoka himself.
Panrra
: The
village which also lies in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda Block, it said to have
derived its name from the Pandavas. According to local legend the
Pandavas spent some period of their exile in hiding at this place. The
village contains an ancient temple of Lord Shiva known as Pandeweshar
Mahadev. The temple is believed to have been constructed by Hindu King
at a much later day.
Chark - Khurd :
The village,
situated about 10 Kms from Tundi on the Dhanbad- Govindpur -Giridih
Road, is noted for its hot spring .
Topchanchi
: The
village is the headquarters of the development block being the same
name. It is situated on the Grand Trunk Road. The Parasnath Hill is
located nearby. The Topchanchi Water Reservoir spreads over an area of
214 Ac. It is a noted picnic spot.
Maithon :
It is census town
situated about 48 Kms. From Dhanbad and 5 Kms. From Kumardubhi Rly.
Station . The Maithon Dam and Hydel Power Stations are located in this
town.
Panchet :
This is also a
census town situated 9 Kms. South of Chirkunda and about 54 Kms. South
east of Dhanbad. The Panchet Dam, around which the Township has
developed, is located here.
Jamadoba :
There is a water
filter plant of M.A.D.A (Mineral Area Development Authority ) from where
water supply is being made to Dhanbad District.
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